EXCLUSIVE: Bayern Munich want Manchester City's Micah Richards

Micah Richards still has two years to run on his Etihad deal, but City have no plans to offer him a new contract

New boss Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of Richards and has put the Manchester City defender on his shopping list.

The England full-back made just seven appearances last season following a serious knee problem. But he has returned to full fitness and Guardiola is now set to test City’s resolve with Bayern’s bid.

Richards still has two years to run on his Etihad deal, but City have no plans to offer him a new contract yet and the 25-year-old knows he faces a battle to secure regular first-team football this season.

Pablo Zabaleta has jumped ahead of him at right-back, while Brazilian star Maicon is also competing for the same position.

Richards is still waiting to discover if he will be part of new boss Manuel Pellegrini’s plans.

Inter Milan have also been linked with Richards, but a move to the Champions League holders would be hard to turn down.

A source told Starsport: “Micah wants to know where he stands with his new manager and will then look at his options.

“Micah wants to know where he stands with his new manager and will then look at his options”

A source

“Bayern have made some enquiries and if a club of that stature want to sign you, then you have to give it serious thought.”

Former City boss Roberto Mancini has backed Carlos Tevez to be a big hit at Juventus.

Tevez has flown to Turin to complete a £10m move to the Italian champions.

The Argentina star suffered a turbulent relationship with Mancini during their time together.

He refused to warm up as a substitute in Munich in 2011 to leave Mancini seething and this led to Tevez going AWOL back to South America.

But despite their differences, Mancini is convinced Tevez will be a good signing for Juve.

He said: “He is an extraordinary player, very capable, with great technique and talent.

“He will certainly do well at Juventus. I can’t wait to see him in action in Italy.”